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423. Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786 - 1864)

Probably from the "Eight views of the Soga with models of the actor`s own calligraphy." Original woodblock print on paper. Half portrait of a Kabuki actor. Artist's "Shichi juroku-sai Toyokuni hitsu" seal is on the top right corner. The artist started to use his age as part of the seal in 1861. This particular one states that Kunisada is 76 years old. Not framed. Overall measures approx. 15" x 10".



150/250   Sold $74.75
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